We are delighted that Prof Chris Gerard from the University of Durham will take us on a guided walking tour of the excavation works being undertaken at Auckland Castle.
Positioned high above the meandering River Wear, Auckland Castle was the seat of the Prince Bishops of Durham, a lineage of incredibly powerful men. They were given exceptional powers by the Norman kings of England, as well as the Church, and governed vast swathes of North East England.
Auckland Castle is one of the best-preserved bishops’ palaces in the whole of Europe and is at the centre of The Auckland Project. The Castle recently reopened after undergoing major conservation work, which has transformed its state rooms to their original Georgian Gothic splendour, as designed by the renowned English architect James Wyatt.
A visit here can help us understand, perhaps for the first time, the fascinating history of the men who helped shape the country we live in today.
This is free event, however we welcome donations on the day.
Please be kind, so if you book a ticket and can no longer attend, please cancel it to enable someone else to attend in your place. Places are very limited.